Condolence: Hi Dad… Today is ur birthday. U would have been 78 today. Eight years… and I still cry when I think about u. Still feel empty, still…. We had a cupcake for ur birthday that year. I still have the “happy birthday” sign the facility put up for u. Still remember watching u that day.. fighting to keep u here with me. Scared of this moment I’m feeling now. I was losing my father and I couldn’t stop it. I felt like a failure for so long Pops. I felt like I let you down but I know I had no say in how u met the sunset. I’m here on ur day to say I love u Pops and I miss u. Keep me protected as u have and I will continue being the best I am. Happy birthday Poppa Chulo (Larry gave u that crazy name! ) we all miss u Dad, especially me. I hope u are still proud of me as I am to call u my Dad. Happy birthday!🎁🎈🎂🎊🎉

Condolence: Hi Pops… my birthday is in a few days. It will be 8 years since I celebrated my last birthday with you. Life is still almost unbearable without you, but you know I’m built to stand tall and push through. I miss you so much Pops. Larry and I are celebrating my birthday in Dubai. I know u are watching over me so u already understand and know why. I hope to see u in my dreams as a happy birthday gift. Until then, I will keep your spirit alive through ensuring I keep us together like I promised. I love u Dad…

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Condolence: Hi Dad... It is 3 years today... still not easy.. still not whole.. still not so many things. Uncle Alton passed.. Uncle Joe in the hospital. So much has changed since you been gone. Grandma misses you so much. I gave her some of your ministry tapes. Just to hear your voice. I havent been bold enough to listen just yet... I am building myself up to come visit you. Just typing this is flooding me with emotions... But I am ok.. We did a gathering in honor of you. You would have liked it. All your grandkids were pretty much here. U didnt get to meet the great great grands... They are adorable Dad... Johnny's 2 kids and Jayla's 1 kid.tNat is doing good.. She is getting married soon. Johnell may be going overseas to play ball... I know you see that! Larry is doing great too! Along with Sam... We all are adjusting...I just want to always have a place to see the progression of our now spiritual bond because thats all I have now. I miss you so much... I will visit really soon.. Just give me time to get myself in order.. We will never forget you Pops... Love Tosha

Condolence: Hi Dad,

This is year 2... It hasnt gotten any easier for me... I miss you so much... So many things I wish you were here to help me with.. I dont know how to pick up the pieces Pop. I dont know how to stop missing you... Yesterday was a blur... I couldnt find myself.. I couldnt find how to fill this hole... a void.. I just push like you taught me.. I pray like you taught me.. I still listen for you... Hoping that in my dreams I can talk to you...I miss you.. I will go back to being the person you groomed me to be... Strong and relentless... I am a Chestnut.. and I will always be the epitome of the legacy you started.. Love Tosha

Condolence: Hi Poppa Chulo,

As the time nears, my heart is getting so heavy. This day last year you were here with me. You asked me to cook you chicken noodle soup. We laughed and you told me how great of a mom I am and how much you loved me and appreciated me... That was the last time we ever spoke again. My heart feels so empty.. You were my foundation... I feel so lost thinking about you. I have made great strides since your passing. I hope you are smiling down on me and I hope that you are just as proud of me now as you were when you were with me! I miss you so much Dad... I love you...

Condolence: To my college roommate, Lisa, and Family, Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, so loved, so missed, so very dear. My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Please know that God is in Control. Love you!

Condolence: Pete, I will forever remember your smile and laughter.
you will be forever in the hearts of all. a man i truly looked up to as my nephew.
a man that loved his family,a father that loved his children, a minister that loved God
May God be with us as we say our farewell to you.
and condolences to our family as we see you laid to rest .AMEN!!!!